Red Viburnum: Rebuilding Red Villages
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "Yahidne is a picturesque village in the Chernihiv region that endured a brutal 28-day Russian occupation. The local residents suffered cruel treatment at the hands of the Russians, and unfortunately, not a single house in the village survived. A witness now shares their account of the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Yahidne: "Since the beginning of June 2022, Yahidne has been undergoing a reconstruction effort led by volunteers. Gradually, people are returning to the village, and those who never left are receiving new roofs, doors, and windows for their homes. I decided to join the volunteers for a day and took part in various tasks. One of them involved salvaging bricks from a completely destroyed house and providing them to locals w ho needed them for rebuilding their homes. As I handled those bricks amidst the remnants of devastation left by the Russian military, a sense of joy overwhelmed me. It was heartening to witness the revival of this village, to see its people emerging from the shadows of their harrowing experiences and reclaiming their lives. Laughter, jokes and the simple act of living once again became part of their everyday existence. This feeling of invincibility, unity, and profound love for our land cannot be taken away from us. It is a testament to our victory in the face of adversity." More information: Yahidne village, Chernihiv. See the story about the resilience of Yahidne: "Inside the Basement Where an Entire Ukrainian Village Spent a Harrowing Month in Captivity: (source: https://time.com/6255183/ukraine-basement-yahidne-held-captive/)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok/ Professor Anasstasiya Fedyk
- Date:
- 02-17-2024